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Literary Arts Collection (#6)

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Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Rope maker

Rope maker
3793226 Rope maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Rope maker (der Seiler / Seyler), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Sieve maker

Sieve maker
3793224 Sieve maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Sieve maker (der Sieber / Siebmacher), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Leather tanner

Leather tanner
3793221 Leather tanner by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Leather tanner (der Lederer), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Furrier

Furrier
3793214 Furrier by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Furrier (der Kurschner), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Shoelace maker

Shoelace maker
3793210 Shoelace maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Leather shoelace maker (der Nestler), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The procurator

The procurator
3793191 The procurator by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The procurator (der Procurator), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Wood turner

Wood turner
3793175 Wood turner by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Wood turner (der Holzdrechsler), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Bell maker

Bell maker
3793164 Bell maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Bell maker (der Glockengiesser), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan
3791165 The Good Samaritan; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan - parable of Jesus, Luke chapter 10 verses 33-34: But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Ivanhoe - picture of

Ivanhoe - picture of
3771211 Ivanhoe - picture of; (add.info.: Ivanhoe-picture of a scene from the book by Sir Walter Scott of Rebecca challenging the trial by combat)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The Beginning of the flood - Bible

The Beginning of the flood - Bible
3784235 The Beginning of the flood - Bible; (add.info.: The beginning of the flood. Caption reads: The fountains of the great deep were broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Der Struwwelpeter by Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann

Der Struwwelpeter by Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann
3782049 Der Struwwelpeter by Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann; (add.info.: Der Struwwelpeter [Shock-headed Peter] by Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The Basket of first fruits - Bible

The Basket of first fruits - Bible
3781676 The Basket of first fruits - Bible; (add.info.: The Basket of firstfruits - Bible, Deuteronomy XXVL, 2: That thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the earth)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Blacksmith

Blacksmith
3793235 Blacksmith by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Blacksmith (der Schmidt / Schmied), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Sailor

Sailor
3793228 Sailor by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Sailor (der Schiffmann / Schiffer), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Cloth clipper

Cloth clipper
3793227 Cloth clipper by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Cloth clipper, cut cloth to create a smooth surface (der Tuchscherer)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Wagon maker

Wagon maker
3793223 Wagon maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Wagon maker (der Wagner) from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Milliner

Milliner
3793217 Milliner by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Milliner / hat maker (der Huter), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Carpenter

Carpenter
3793216 Carpenter by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Carpenter (der Zimmermann / Zimmerer), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Hunter

Hunter
3793209 Hunter by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Hunter (der Jager), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Leather bag maker

Leather bag maker
3793206 Leather bag maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Leather bag maker (der Beutler), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Carpet maker

Carpet maker
3793201 Carpet maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Carpet maker (der Teppichmacher), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Sovereign prince / Furst

Sovereign prince / Furst
3793186 Sovereign prince / Furst by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Sovereign prince / Furst (feudal German ruling title)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The monk

The monk
3793183 The monk by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The monk (die Monch) from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Bow maker

Bow maker
3793177 Bow maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Bow maker / crossbow maker (der Bogner), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Thimble maker

Thimble maker
3793166 Thimble maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Thimble maker (der Fingerhuter), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Organist

Organist
3793154 Organist by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Organist (der Organist), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Weaver

Weaver
3793112 Weaver by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Weaver (der Weber), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Painter

Painter
3793093 Painter by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Painter (der Handmaler / Maler), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The monk

The monk
3793081 The monk by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The monk (die Monch) from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The Trojan Wars: Troys destruction and fire

The Trojan Wars: Troys destruction and fire
3785328 The Trojan Wars: Troys destruction and fire; (add.info.: The Trojan Wars: Troys destruction and fire - f Liebig Company collectible card series : The Trojan War (German)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Joseph and Jacob before the Pharaoh - Bible

Joseph and Jacob before the Pharaoh - Bible
3784246 Joseph and Jacob before the Pharaoh - Bible; (add.info.: Joseph presents his father Jacob, to the Pharaoh. Caption reads)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton

J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton
3789706 J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton'; (add.info.: J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton, comedy written in 1902. Gerald du Maurier as The Hon)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Women drinking tea

Women drinking tea
3791156 Women drinking tea; (add.info.: Women drinking tea, Middle East - 1913 illustration based on travel in the Holy Land Everyday Life in the Holy Land, by James Neil, 1913); Lebrecht History

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Harem

Harem
3791154 Harem; (add.info.: Harem, women's quarters in a middle Eastern home - 1913 illustration based on travel in the Holy Land Everyday Life in the Holy Land, by James Neil)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Compass maker

Compass maker
3793230 Compass maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Compass maker (der Zirkelschmied / Zirkelschmidt), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Dentist

Dentist
3793218 Dentist by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Dentist (der Zahnbrecher - lit. tooth breaker'), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Farmer

Farmer
3793213 Farmer by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Farmer (der Bauer), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Belt maker

Belt maker
3793205 Belt maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Belt maker (der Gurtler), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The gluttonous fool

The gluttonous fool
3793204 The gluttonous fool by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The gluttonous fool (der Fressendnarr / Fressnarr), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The avaricious fool

The avaricious fool
3793203 The avaricious fool by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The avaricious fool (der Geltnarr), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Drummers

Drummers
3793202 Drummers by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Drummers (Heertrummel / Trommler), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Silk embroiderer

Silk embroiderer
3793192 Silk embroiderer by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Silk embroiderer (Seidensticker / Seydensticker), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Illuminator

Illuminator
3793190 Illuminator by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Illuminator (der Briefmaler / Brieffmaler), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The sculptor

The sculptor
3793189 The sculptor by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The sculptor (der Bildhauer), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The Kaiser

The Kaiser
3793185 The Kaiser by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The Emperor (der Kaiser / Keyser), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: Pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela

Pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela
3793182 Pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela (Brothers of Jacob / die Jacobsbruder)

Background imageLiterary Arts Collection: The Cardinal

The Cardinal
3793180 The Cardinal by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The Cardinal (der Cardinal), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)




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Unleashing the power of words, literary arts transport us to enchanting worlds and timeless tales. From Rudyard Kipling's captivating 'Just So Stories' to Charles Dickens's heartwarming 'A Christmas Carol, ' these literary masterpieces ignite our imagination and touch our souls. Through intricate drawings, Kipling's vivid characters come alive in 'Just So Stories, ' while Dickens weaves a tapestry of emotions in both 'A Christmas Carol' and 'David Copperfield. ' William Shakespeare mesmerizes with his tragic masterpiece, 'Titus Andronicus, ' leaving us spellbound by its gripping narrative. The adventures of Oliver Twist unfold before our eyes, as Esther feasts with the king in Tissot's exquisite artwork inspired by the Bible. In Dickens's monumental work, 'Bleak House, ' he delves into societal issues with unparalleled depth and insight. Eliezer and Rebekkah at the well captivate us through their biblical tale, resonating across generations. Lastly, King Solomon's dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem immerses us in ancient history through its sacred pages. Literary arts transcend time and space, inviting us to explore diverse worlds filled with wonderment and wisdom.